https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rochester-rotary--4506588
Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our club has boasted a “who’s who” of the Flower City – leaders from every sector of the community: business and industry, education, human service, government, and more.

Today, our members’ volunteer spirit, generosity and commitment to community service remain vibrant. Through Rotary, Rochester’s leaders strive to achieve our mission of enriching the lives of Rochester’s youth, people with disabilities and of our world neighbors.

In addition to community service, we meet weekly for luncheons featuring expert speakers on the important topics of the day and we hold networking and fun social events.

Rochester Rotary and our more than 350 members are part of Rotary International, which is composed of more than 35,000 clubs with more than 1.2 million members worldwide.]]>enNon-ProfitCopyright Paul Guglielmohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5530e06e5bcc7ba45190ad794ccf72f6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rochester-rotary--4506588Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:30:45 +0000Paul GuglielmoPaul Guglielmofeeds@spreaker.comRochester Rotary is a diverse service organization for business and civic leaders looking to make a difference in our community. Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our club has boasted a “who’s who” of the Flower City – leaders from every...
Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our club has boasted a “who’s who” of the Flower City – leaders from every sector of the community: business and industry, education, human service, government, and more.

Today, our members’ volunteer spirit, generosity and commitment to community service remain vibrant. Through Rotary, Rochester’s leaders strive to achieve our mission of enriching the lives of Rochester’s youth, people with disabilities and of our world neighbors.

In addition to community service, we meet weekly for luncheons featuring expert speakers on the important topics of the day and we hold networking and fun social events.

Rochester Rotary and our more than 350 members are part of Rotary International, which is composed of more than 35,000 clubs with more than 1.2 million members worldwide.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-3-25-cj-rapp-karma-water-jolt-etc--66384721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66384721Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:29:18 +0000Paul GuglielmoCJ has been a part of the Rochester business community since 1986 when he launched Jolt Cola. Jolt became popular in more than 20 countries. Jolt inspired what became the energy drink category.  Today CJ is the CEO of Karma Water. A health &...3397ceo,cjrapp,entrpreneur,founder,jolt,karmawater,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,smallbizfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-6-25-bob-duffy-chamber-of-commerce-ceo--65948314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65948314Tue, 06 May 2025 19:14:12 +0000Paul GuglielmoNational Small Business Week is celebrated from May 4th to May 10th in honor of the massive impact of small businesses on our regional economy and business community. Learn more about the support that is offered for small businesses in Greater...3853585,bobduffy,business,chamberofcommerce,newyork,newyorkstate,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,smallbiz,smallbusinessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-29-25-rotary-spotlight-w-gerald-archibald-author--65796339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65796339Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:28:06 +0000Paul GuglielmoRochester Rotarian Gerald J. Archibald, Author of Underestimated, Mentally Ill, Yet Successful and CAR-Chitecture. In another installment of our "Rotary Spotlight" series Past President Donna Dedee sits down with Jerry for an interview-style luncheon.3007585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-22-25-tom-bonadio-the-bonadio-group--65669219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65669219Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:14:57 +0000Paul GuglielmoThomas Bonadio is the General Partner of Impact Capital, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Bonadio Group. He has devoted his efforts to serving commercial companies in the Rochester area and helping the firm grow from two people to...2949585,bonadio,bonadiogroup,business,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,smallbiz,tombonadiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-8-25-naomi-silver-rochester-red-wings--65530976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65530976Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:38:18 +0000Paul GuglielmoNaomi Silver, President, CEO & COO of the Rochester Red Wings. Naomi has been involved with the Red Wings her entire life. The Silver family’s involvement is in it’s 68th year, and Naomi has taken an active role for over three decades, working her...2740585,baseball,milb,mlb,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterredwings,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-1-25-magician-mike-dedee-annual-meeting--65314635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65314635Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:29:12 +0000Paul GuglielmoMike is an award winning magician who was born and raised in Rochester, NY. Mike lived in California from 1988-2004. There he discovered the world of magic. Mike adheres to a simple philosophy for his events: magic is about creating a truly memorable...3003585,magic,magician,mikededee,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rocrotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-18-25-full-meeting-w-don-jeffries-visit-rochester-is-rochester-really-a-tourism-city--64972390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64972390Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:07:23 +0000Paul GuglielmoDon Jeffries, President and CEO of Visit Rochester, speaks about tourism in Rochester. As the official tourism promotion agency for Monroe County, Visit Rochester’s growth is closely connected to the overall growth and vitality of the Greater...3062585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,tourism,visitrochesterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-11-25-full-meeting-w-tim-bohen-author-st-patrick-s-day-program--64817188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64817188Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:34:20 +0000Paul GuglielmoTim Bohen, author of Emerald Thread: The Irish in Buffalo (2024) and Against the Grain: The History of Buffalo's First Ward (2012). Tim takes us on a fascinating journey through the deep and unexpected ties between the Buffalo and Rochester Irish!...3136585,buffaloirish,irish,roc,rochester,rochesterirish,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternational,stpatricksdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-4-25-full-meeting-w-vinnie-esposito-nys-economic-development--64699607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64699607Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:36:00 +0000Paul Guglielmo3134585,economicdevelopment,newyorkstate,nys,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,vinnieespositofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-25-25-full-meeting-w-dr-heidi-macpherson-suny-brockport--64570842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64570842Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:18:47 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Heidi Macpherson, President of SUNY Brockport and Rochester Rotarian since 2015 is featured in our Rotary Spotlight series. Past President Donna Dedee moderates the interview-style luncheon.3294585,college,heidimacpherson,poetry,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,sunybrockport,universityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-18-25-full-meeting-w-gary-craig-investigative-reporter-from-the-d-c--64448150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64448150Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:31:34 +0000Paul GuglielmoGray Craig has been investigating crime in the Rochester area for decades, and lately, one country club story has shot to the top of the "click views" standings and that is his coverage of the lawsuit going on at Oak Hill Country Club.3136585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-4-25-full-meeting-1-on-1-with-eddie-harris-boss-sauce-founder--64210052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64210052Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:45:27 +0000Paul GuglielmoIn 1981 Eddie Harris opened Eddie’s Chicken Coop in Rochester, NY, after working as a Chef and Manager for another famous restaurant. While trying to make a unique sauce for his new restaurant, his loving mother suggested that he use the secret family...3114585,bosssauce,condiments,eddieharris,entrepreneur,foodmanufacturing,interview,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,saucefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-28-25-full-meeting-w-sal-maiorana-bills-beat-reporter-from-the-d-c--63971794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63971794Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:14:38 +0000Paul GuglielmoSal Maiorana, one of the longest-tenured sports writers in the history of the Gannett newspapers in Rochester.  He first came to the Democrat and Chronicle in 1986 to cover golf, later added Syracuse University football to his duties, and since 1990,...3023585,buffalobills,nfl,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-21-25-full-meeting-w-ernie-clement-toronto-blue-jays--63820983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63820983Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:44:35 +0000Paul GuglielmoErnie Clement, Brighton native who is now an MLB player for the Toronto Blue Jays, is our featured speaker with his story of how failure made his success popular.3056585,ernieclement,mlb,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,torontobluejaysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-14-25-full-meeting-w-louis-buono-mcdonalds-owner-operator--63691372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63691372Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:28:29 +0000Paul GuglielmoNext generation McDonald's Franchisee. Louis presents on their focus around their core values Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Familyand how they bring them to life in the restaurant.3453585,mcdonalds,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-3-24-full-meeting-w-celebrating-leaders-w-norm-silverstein-wxxi-president--63132549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63132549Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:29:21 +0000Paul GuglielmoRochester Rotarian since 1996, Norm Silverstein. Don Alhart interviews Norm touching on his recent retirement announcement as President and CEO of WXXI Public Media. Norm has led the organization since 1995. He has seen the organization grow from one...4330585,donalhart,normsilverstein,npr,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,wxxifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-29-24-full-meeting-w-jamie-druckman-university-of-rochester-political-science-professor--62574601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62574601Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:28:01 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe rise of partisan animosity—the tendency of Democrats and Republicans to dislike and distrust one another—is one of the most notable developments of 21st-century American politics. Jamie will discuss how animus influences a wide range of political...3348partisan,politicalscience,politics,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,universityofrochesterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-22-24-members-only-true-crime-author-susan-ashline--62488345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62488345Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:05:48 +0000Paul Guglielmo60falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-15-24-members-only-tyler-stefferda-fairlife-sr-project-manager--62377226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62377226Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:13:47 +0000Paul Guglielmo70falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-8-24-members-only-kodak-ceo-james-continenza--62346916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62346916Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:48:42 +0000Paul Guglielmo69falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-1-24-full-meeting-w-congressional-forum-joe-morelle-gregg-sadwick--62199941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62199941Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:54:30 +0000Paul GuglielmoCongressman Joe Morelle and his challenger, Gregg Sadwick, participate in a Rochester Rotary forum moderated by hall of fame broadcaster, Don Alhart.3321congress,debate,forum,joemorelle,morelle,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-24-24-full-meeting-w-special-guest-judge-john-ninfo-ii-deep-roots-of-democracy-feat-district-governor-dave-demers--62096179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62096179Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:25:00 +0000Paul GuglielmoRochester Rotary's full Tuesday luncheon from 9/24/24 included an appearance by District 7120 Dave Demers (Spencerport Rotary) and a presentation by Judge John Ninfo II titled "The Deep Roots of Democracy"3488bankruptcy,democracy,district7120,judgeninfo,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-10-24-full-meeting-w-guest-speakers-mark-ippalito-todd-youngman-comedy-the-carlson--61349897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61349897Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:29:35 +0000Paul GuglielmoRochester Rotary's first meeting at its new home for Tuesday lunches, Comedy at The Carlson featuring guest speakers Mark Ippalito, Operations Manager of The Carlson, and Todd Youngman, stand-up comedian.3153comedyatthecarlson,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-27-24-tom-riggio-building-a-brand--61175227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61175227Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:53:42 +0000Paul GuglielmoTom has been a major equity shareholder, founding member, and/or senior leader with Vitamin Water, Bark Thins, Pirate's Booty, Momeez Choice, and several other businesses, most of which have gone on to be acquired by major food & beverage brands....1271585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rotary,rotaryinternational,tomriggiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-13-24-buffalo-bills-panel-scott-pitoniak-thad-brown-tim-cook--61018668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61018668Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:55:34 +0000Paul GuglielmoAward winning journalist Scott Pitoniak leads a panel of WROC-TV Sports Director Thad Brown and Rochester Rotary Prognosticator Tim Cook on the 2024 Buffalo Bills outlook.18982024buffalobills,585,buffalobills,football,nfl,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-6-24-kitty-van-bortel-van-bortel-subaru-chevy-ford--60939785
As a trusted automotive dealership owner for nearly four decades, Kitty Van Bortel stays true to the values that drive her dealerships, keeping kindness, integrity, and the highest standards of service at every interaction with her automotive brand. Kitty’s strong commitment to her customers and employees is evident in the widespread success of her Subaru, Ford, and Chevrolet dealerships.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60939785Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:10:24 +0000Paul GuglielmoKitty Van Bortel, President, Van Bortel Auto Group. As a trusted automotive dealership owner for nearly four decades, Kitty Van Bortel stays true to the values that drive her dealerships, keeping kindness, integrity, and the highest standards of...
As a trusted automotive dealership owner for nearly four decades, Kitty Van Bortel stays true to the values that drive her dealerships, keeping kindness, integrity, and the highest standards of service at every interaction with her automotive brand. Kitty’s strong commitment to her customers and employees is evident in the widespread success of her Subaru, Ford, and Chevrolet dealerships.]]>1671585,auto,chevy,dealers,dealerships,ford,kittyvanbortel,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,subaru,vanbortelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-30-34-alex-wilkes-coopervision--60866631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60866631Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:42:45 +0000Paul GuglielmoAlex Wilkes is the President of CVI Americas. Alex started with the company on June 14th, 2022, and is based out of the Victor, NY office. After seven years in management consulting at Deloitte and Accenture, Alex joined Luxottica in 2010 as Head of...1281contactlens,coopervision,optometry,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotary,visionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-23-24-genevieve-norris-brown-seabreeze--60781611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60781611Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:36:52 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe 6th generation owner of Seabreeze Amusement Park addresses Rochester Rotary, covering the history of the park, the rarity of being a 6th generation family business, and the difficulties/advantages of operating a seasonal business.1734amusementpark,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,seabreezefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-16-24-giovanni-lidestri-lidestri-foods--60712042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60712042Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:48:42 +0000Paul GuglielmoGiovanni LiDestri, chairman of LiDestri Food & Drink, tells us about how he went from being a bottle washer at Ragu, to building one of the highest yielding sauce factories in the world.1831truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-9-24-president-pauly-s-first-meeting--60646501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60646501Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:56:07 +0000Paul GuglielmoPresident Pauly kicks off the 2024-2025 Rotary year on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Oak Hill Country Club1759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-17-23-past-president-bud-rusitzky-founder-of-serv-rite-corporation--52473339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52473339Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:34:30 +0000Paul GuglielmoContinuing our "Celebrating Leaders" series with Past President Bud Rusitzky. He sits down with Past President Don Alhart to share his story.3258585,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-6-22-adam-gogolski-vp-of-marketing-at-vuzix--52152543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52152543Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:10:58 +0000Paul GuglielmoAdam Gogolski, VP of Marketing at Vuzix is leading the way in one of the most advanced technology industries in the world. In the past 25 years, Vuzix has evolved from a military display solutions company to the premier producer of optical waveguide...3284585,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,tech,technology,vuzixfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-29-22-ellie-rusling-ceo-of-mictoera-power--52067913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52067913Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:35:02 +0000Paul GuglielmoMicroEra Power envisions an on-site thermal energy storage system to decarbonize buildings, enhance the performance of heating and cooling systems, support grid resiliency and increased use of renewable energies.3914585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-15-22-jim-ray-isaac-isaac-heating-air-conditioning--51934019
Leadership lessons, and how the past and present have set the stage for a new future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51934019Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:34:26 +0000Paul GuglielmoHear the second installment of our "Made in Rochester Series" that was held at Oak Hill Country Club on Tuesday, November 15th. Jim and Ray Isaac sat down with Donna Dedee to share the ISAAC story as a family-owned, multi-generational business;...
Leadership lessons, and how the past and present have set the stage for a new future.]]>3390585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-1-22-trey-socash-vice-president-of-bears-playgrounds--51779160
With their playgrounds, they have created a balance between the innocent, natural adventure of playing in the forest and the structure and safety required by today’s standards for children’s spaces. Their bold, strong and built to last architecture beautifies children’s spaces, while capturing a child’s imagination. Their nature inspired products and natural materials help stimulate a child’s enthusiasm for nature. In short, their products facilitate learning, create opportunities for exercise, help build social skills and help provide a unique connection to the great outdoors.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51779160Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:58:11 +0000Paul GuglielmoBears Playgrounds designs, manufactures and installs nature-inspired, cedar log playgrounds across the US, Canada and beyond. Every playground is made custom to order, using whole round logs. With their playgrounds, they have created a balance...
With their playgrounds, they have created a balance between the innocent, natural adventure of playing in the forest and the structure and safety required by today’s standards for children’s spaces. Their bold, strong and built to last architecture beautifies children’s spaces, while capturing a child’s imagination. Their nature inspired products and natural materials help stimulate a child’s enthusiasm for nature. In short, their products facilitate learning, create opportunities for exercise, help build social skills and help provide a unique connection to the great outdoors.]]>2968585,bearsplaygrounds,playgrounds,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-25-22-clark-king-charter-member-of-the-association-for-games-and-puzzles--51697838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51697838Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:04:11 +0000Paul GuglielmoFairport resident Clark King, charter member of the Association for Games and Puzzles International and member of the Strong Museum of Play's National Toy Hall of Fame selection advisory committee, speaks on U.S. board games through the decades,...3116585,boardgames,play,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-4-22-jon-spacher-co-owner-of-fee-brothers--51478561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51478561Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:40:52 +0000Paul GuglielmoIn May 1976, Jon Spacher (pronounced: SPAY-ker) was brought home from the hospital to an apartment above the Fee Brothers’ factory. No one imagined that he would become the 5th generation steward of the family business 44 years later. A Penn State...2920585,alcohol,bartending,bitters,booze,feebros,freebrothers,liquor,mixeddrinks,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-27-22-andre-godfrey-rotary-past-president-ceo-of-entre-founder-of-escreenz--51410285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51410285Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:17:04 +0000Paul GuglielmoThis was the first installment of our "Celebrating Leaders" series. We took a deep dive on Andre Godfrey, Past President, and Rochester Rotarian since 2003. Andre Godfrey is President/CEO of Entre Computer Services Inc. and a fixture in the...2946585,computerservices,entre,escreenz,it,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,tech,technologytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-20-22-buffalo-bills-media-panel-13wham-s-jenna-cottrell-author-scott-pitoniak--51336967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51336967Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:18:17 +0000Paul GuglielmoNationally honored journalist and best-selling author Scott Pitoniak and 13WHAM-ABC sports anchor Jenna Cottrell talk about the Buffalo Bills chances of winning the Super Bowl, as well as other Bills/NFL topics in this annual Rochester Rotary football...261313wham,585,bills,buffalobills,football,jennacottrell,nfl,profootball,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,scottpitoniak,sportstalkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-13-22-succession-panel-luncheon--51249315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51249315Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:18:54 +0000Paul GuglielmoAbout half of privately-held businesses in the United States are owned by entrepreneurs over age 55. As those business owners look to retire over the next decade, 12 million businesses are expected to change hands. What can we learn from some of...3563585,entrepreneur,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,succession,successioninreallifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-30-22-dr-jeffrey-j-bazarian-tenured-emergency-medicine-and-neurology-professor-at-the-university-of-rochester--51095006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51095006Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:11:00 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Jeffrey J. Bazarian, tenured Emergency Medicine and Neurology professor at the University of Rochester. He discusses current concepts in concussion management including blood testing, brain scanning, hyperbaric oxygen, nutritional supplements,...3077585,concussions,football,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-9-22-elizabeth-williamson-geva-theatre-center-s-new-artistic-director--50900479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50900479Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:46:39 +0000Paul GuglielmoElizabeth Williamson introduces herself and then speak a bit about her background. She also talks about Geva’s 50th Anniversary Season and her vision for the company’s future.2939585,art,broadway,gevatheater,plays,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,theaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-2-22-dr-shaun-nelms-superintendent-of-east-high-school-university-of-rochester-educational-partnership--50802545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50802545Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:03:48 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Shaun Nelms is Superintendent of the East High School and University of Rochester Educational Partnership. He discusses the ways in which, and particularly how, this partnership has positively impacted the scholars, parents, and staff of East High...3058585,easthighschool,education,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,universityofrochesterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-19-22-john-urlaub-founder-owner-of-rohrbach-brewing-company--50660764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50660764Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:17:56 +0000Paul GuglielmoJohn launched our "Made in Rochester" series - a monthly recognition and awareness series showcasing a variety of businesses and their manufactured goods and services that reach far beyond our community. You will learn how each has contributed to...2976585,beer,brewing,johnurlaub,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rohrbach,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-12-22-president-kathleen-pringle-s-first-meeting--50574079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50574079Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:48:12 +0000Paul GuglielmoPresident Kathleen Pringle's first meeting outlines her goals for her year at the helm.3440585,kathleenpringle,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-28-22-president-scott-rasmussen-s-final-meeting--50418310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50418310Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:06:12 +0000Paul GuglielmoPresident Scott Rasmussen's Rotary year comes to an end with a celebration at Oak Hill!4396585,oakhill,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-14-22-amal-elhelw-multimedia-journalist-for-wroc-tv-a-cbs-affiliate-tv-station--50217867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50217867Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:07:14 +0000Paul GuglielmoHow the journey of a Muslim-American woman in broadcast media is only a small piece of a paradigm shift in how we approach telling local stories to represent a wider range of viewers.3426585,cbs,groundbreaking,muslimamerican,news,newsanchor,reporter,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternational,tvnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-7-22-dr-paul-rubery-life-in-motion-the-new-ambulatory-orthopedics-center--50113321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50113321Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:04:15 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe Department of Orthopaedics has a rich tradition of excellence and innovation. Dr. Rubery will provide an update on the new Orthopaedics and Physical Performance Center at Market Place Mall; a comprehensive center unlike any other in the Northeast....3845585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-24-22-victor-saunders-office-of-mayor-malik-evans-advisor-on-violence-prevention-programs--49938705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49938705Wed, 25 May 2022 13:09:13 +0000Paul GuglielmoCompared with cities its size, Rochester ranks as the number one worst city in the United States for child poverty, with 48% of our city's children in poverty. We are first in the nation in the rate of extreme poverty, with 15% of the city's...3715585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-10-22-jennifer-lake-ceo-of-goodwill-of-the-finger-lakes--49761142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49761142Wed, 11 May 2022 17:54:39 +0000Paul GuglielmoMany people know Goodwill from donating or shopping in our local stores, but Goodwill does so much GOOD in the community… from teaching people with vision loss independent living skills to connecting our community members to valuable resources to...3997585,business,ceo,goodwill,goodwillofthefingerlakes,jenniferlake,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-26-22-sebastian-maroundit-building-minds-in-south-sudan--49567437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49567437Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:37:59 +0000Paul GuglielmoSebastian Maroundit, one of the Lost Boys resettled in Rochester, NY shares his incredible story of survival and how he’s transforming the lives of thousands of the people in his village of Mayen-Abun in South Sudan.2664585,lostboys,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,southsudanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-5-22-tamara-denysenko-former-president-of-the-ukrainian-federal-credit-union--49343020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49343020Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:09:38 +0000Paul GuglielmoTamera Denysenko was the General Manager/ CEO of the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union from 1986 to 2010. She currently serves as a board member of the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union. She gives a presentation on the past, present, and future of Ukraine...3551585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,ukrainefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-29-22-new-member-class-luncheon-theme-from-plague-to-renaissance--49250647
·Erica Fee, Founding Producer and Board President, Rochester Fringe Festival

·Thomas Warfield, Director of Dance, NTID Department of Performing Arts

·Chuck Cerankosky, Restaurateur, Designer, and Hospitality Consultant (Co-Owner of Good Luck and Cure)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49250647Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:23:34 +0000Paul Guglielmo·Pam Sherman, Actor, Lawyer, and Leadership Consultant ·Erica Fee, Founding Producer and Board President, Rochester Fringe Festival ·Thomas Warfield, Director of Dance, NTID Department of Performing Arts ·Chuck Cerankosky, Restaurateur,...
·Erica Fee, Founding Producer and Board President, Rochester Fringe Festival

·Thomas Warfield, Director of Dance, NTID Department of Performing Arts

·Chuck Cerankosky, Restaurateur, Designer, and Hospitality Consultant (Co-Owner of Good Luck and Cure)]]>3658585,arts,artsfestivals,fringefestival,performingarts,restaurants,roc,rochester,rochesterfringefestival,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-22-22-congressman-joe-morelle--49185076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49185076Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:13:34 +0000Paul GuglielmoNow is the time to boldly invest in new technologies and scientific research that will reestablish our nation as the global leader of innovation. With our world-class local universities, robust manufacturing infrastructure, and highly specialized...1656585,congress,congressman,joemorelle,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-15-22-rochester-mayor-malik-evans--49123264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49123264Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:28:02 +0000Paul GuglielmoMalik D. Evans is the 71st Mayor of Rochester. As the leader of the City’s executive branch, Mayor Evans is committed to promoting positive, systemic, and structural change by providing transparent and collaborative leadership, offering equitable...3773585,malikevans,mayorofrochester,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-8-22-monroe-county-executive-adam-bello--49003675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49003675Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:49:30 +0000Paul GuglielmoMonroe County Executive Adam J. Bello is a lifelong Monroe County resident who has spent his life working to make our community a better place to live. Before being elected County Executive in November 2019, Adam served as Monroe County Clerk and...3618585,adambello,economicdevelopment,monroecounty,monroecountynewyork,newyork,newyorkstate,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-1-22-deb-rosen-executive-director-of-the-bivona-child-advocacy-center--48920965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48920965Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:57:24 +0000Paul GuglielmoDeb joined Bivona Child Advocacy Center in April of 2017. Deb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has focused her career on the needs of children and families involved in child welfare, foster care, juvenile justice, and behavioral health...3467585,bivona,childadvocacy,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-15-22-matt-hurlbutt-president-and-ceo-of-greater-rochester-enterprise--48763568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48763568Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:11:20 +0000Paul GuglielmoMatt and his team of economic development experts have managed hundreds of business growth projects since the organization was founded 20 years ago. Over this time, these companies have spent more than $3.5 billion on new capital investments...3276585,business,gre,greaterrochesterenterprise,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-8-22-geoff-dale-minister-of-mayhem-co-owner-at-three-heads-brewing--48656484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48656484Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:05:28 +0000Paul GuglielmoGeoff gives a brief history of Three Heads and how they came to be followed by discussion on where they see the business moving into the future.3371585,beer,brewery,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,threeheadsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-1-22-bret-garwood-ceo-of-home-leasing-connie-sanderson-executive-director-of-partners-ending-homelessness--48563841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48563841Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:17:13 +0000Paul GuglielmoBret joined Home Leasing in 2017. He provides executive leadership and oversees the day-to-day operations of the company.3371585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-25-22-don-jeffries-president-and-ceo-of-visit-rochester--48443263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48443263Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:16:59 +0000Paul GuglielmoTourism and hospitality is a major economic driver in Rochester and the Finger Lakes, accounting for an annual impact of more than $1 billion, prior to the pandemic. Learn about how Visit Rochester markets and promotes our region to the nearly 2...3681585,leisure,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,travel,vacation,visitrochesterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-18-22-jim-yockel-ceo-of-the-greater-rochester-realtor-association-lanie-bittner-pres-of-the-greater-rochester-realtor-association--48362460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48362460Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:10:59 +0000Paul GuglielmoJim and Lanie present the outlook of the Rochester real estate market.1960585,realestate,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-11-22-la-ron-singletary-candidate-for-congress-and-moses-robinson-community-liaison-officer-rochester-police-department--48266911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48266911Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:20:15 +0000Paul GuglielmoLa'Ron Singletary, Candidate for Congress, and Moses Robinson, Community Liaison Officer with the Rochester Police Department discussed the effects of demonizing, demoralizing, and defunding law enforcement agencies in communities across the United...3217585,police,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,rpdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-4-22-bob-duffy-greater-rochester-chamber-of-commerce-president-and-ceo--48169062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48169062Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:45:12 +0000Paul GuglielmoBob Duffy discusses opportunities and challenges for the Greater Rochester region in the coming year. Efforts are underway at the local, state, and national levels to help the Finger Lakes build back stronger than ever. Bob shares details on some of...2192585,bobduffy,chamberofcommerce,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-21-21-wade-norwood-ceo-of-common-ground-health-john-strazzabosco-author-jerome-underwood-ceo-of-action-for-a-better-community--48027741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48027741Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:11:53 +0000Paul GuglielmoThey discuss the several ways that poverty is misunderstood, which leads to overlooking brutal impacts not only on the impoverished but also the economics of the whole local and regional community.4751585,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-30-21-jenna-cottrell-sports-reporter-for-13wham--47755630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47755630Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:39:56 +0000Paul GuglielmoJenna will talk about what brought her to Rochester, her journey in the sports reporting industry, getting sick, and then getting healthy.296413wham,585,bills,buffalobills,buffalosabres,buffalosports,jennacottrell,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,sabres,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-16-21-ellen-smith-executive-director-of-keeping-our-promise--47511851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47511851Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:56:43 +0000Paul GuglielmoEllen speaks to our club in person on the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has brought national attention to the need to support Afghans who served alongside our military personnel. Keeping Our Promise, Inc. is the most comprehensive...2398585,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-9-21-special-episode-in-honor-of-veteran-s-day--47400039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47400039Wed, 10 Nov 2021 01:05:01 +0000Paul GuglielmoRochester Rotary holds a special luncheon in honor of Veteran's Day with special guest speaker Anne Mitchell, Senior Product Manager at Ancestry/Fold3. Anne will explain how you and your loved ones may search for family military records and history...1669585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,veteransdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-26-21-dr-ebony-d-caldwell-and-dr-deborah-stamps-diversity-equity-inclusion-dei-at-rochester-regional-health--47168783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47168783Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:08:28 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Ebony D. Caldwell, System Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Rochester Regional Health and Dr. Deborah Stamps, Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing and Diversity Officer at Rochester Regional Health. Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Stamps...4298585,health,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterregionalhealth,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-19-21-dr-eli-eliav-professor-and-the-director-of-eastman-institute-for-oral-health--47049407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47049407Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:19:48 +0000Paul GuglielmoFor more than 100 years, the George Eastman-founded Eastman Institute for Oral Health has been a global leader and innovator in oral health care, education, research and community service. Patients drive several hours to Eastman to receive specialized...3251585,medical,oralhealth,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-5-21-dr-lesli-c-myers-small-rochester-city-school-district-superintendent--46839488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46839488Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:35:22 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Myers-Small received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in counseling and human development, both from the University of Rochester. She continued her educational journey by earning a second master’s degree in Urban...3882585,rcsd,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,schools,superintendentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-28-21-simeon-banister-vice-president-of-community-programs-at-the-rochester-area-community-foundation--46729171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46729171Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:03:06 +0000Paul GuglielmoSimeon Banister presents a brief History of Race & Rochester and its impact on racial segregation and entrenched poverty in our city. Simeon offers a retrospective view and then a look towards the current moment to focus on the need for an inclusive...4697585,dei,race,racediscussions,racetalk,racism,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternationaltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-21-21-lindsay-mccutchen-founder-and-ceo-of-career-start--46623047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46623047Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:47:18 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe gig economy, pandemic and emerging workforce collided and disrupted the landscape of hiring and retention as we know it. Lindsay McCutchen will dive into the evolution of how we arrived at our national labor shortage along with insights on how to...3802585,careerstart,employment,gigeconomy,jobmarket,jobs,lindsaymccutchen,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,tempwork,unemploymentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-14-21-steve-scully-senior-vice-president-of-communications-bipartisan-policy-center--46523283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46523283Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:59:06 +0000Paul GuglielmoFormer C-SPAN political editor, host, and senior executive producer, now Senior Vice President of Communications at Bipartisan Policy Center. Steve began his career in Erie, PA at WSEE-TV and moved to WHEC-TV in Rochester (1986-90) and loved it there.3303585,cspan,political,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternational,stevescullyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-7-21-scott-pitoniak-thad-brown-nfl-buffalo-bills-season-preview--46416006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46416006Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:06:30 +0000Paul GuglielmoAre you ready for some football? Buffalo Bills fans clearly are. This week the Bills and the rest of the NFL kicks off the regular season, and two long-time pro football reporters - Scott Pitoniak and Thad Brown - will break it all down for the Rotary...4352585,bills,buffalobills,football,nfl,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryinternational,scottpitoniak,thadbrown,wrocfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-31-21-dee-miller-gary-craig-the-prison-gaurd-s-daughter-my-journey-through-the-ashes-of-attica--46328091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46328091Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:21:48 +0000Paul GuglielmoDeanne Quinn Miller was five years old when her father―William “Billy” Quinn―was murdered in the first minutes of the Attica Prison Riot, the only corrections officer to die at the hands of inmates. But how did he die? Who were the killers? Those...3511585,author,book,d&c,deannequinnmiller,democratandchronicle,garycraig,prisonguardsdaughter,reading,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-17-21-congressman-joe-morelle-recovering-rebuilding-revitalizing-lessons-from-the-covid-19-pandemic--46132558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46132558Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:22:38 +0000Paul GuglielmoIn addition to creating a public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed challenges and inequities across our society that must be addressed. As America begins the process of recovering, we can’t just rebuild what was—we must, in President...3521585,congress,congressman,joemorelle,newyork,newyorkpolitics,newyorkstate,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-10-21-sheriff-todd-baxter-violence-and-new-policing-techniques--46059035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46059035Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:11:04 +0000Paul GuglielmoTodd Baxter is a 30-year veteran of law enforcement, with 22 years of service to the Rochester Police Department and four years experience as Chief of Police in the Greece Police Department. Sheriff Baxter joined the local force following three years...3915585,monroecountysheriff,police,policing,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,sheriff,toddbaxterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-27-21-john-steffenhagen-great-grandson-of-leo-lyons-rochester-jeffersons-the-nfl--45874590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45874590Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:34:01 +0000Paul GuglielmoGreat-grandson of NFL pioneer, Leo Lyons, John Steffenhagen recently discovered journal notes of Leo's, chronicling pro football and the NFL, and his involvement from 1911 to 1925, covering racism and historical football events firsthand like never...3344football,footballhistory,leolyons,nfl,nflhistory,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-20-21-sunshine-camp-s-100th-year-w-don-alhart--45778547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45778547Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:47:15 +0000Paul GuglielmoPast District Governor, Don Alhart unveils some of the tentative plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Rotary Sunshine Camp on Tuesday, July 20th at noon at Locust Hill Country Club and via Zoom. Share the history of this unique facility for...3308585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rotary,rotaryinternational,sunshinecampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-13-21-president-scott-rasmussen-s-first-meeting--45713712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45713712Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:59:04 +0000Paul GuglielmoPresident Scott Rasmussen's First Meeting is a chance for us to welcome in the new Rotary year and hear the new President's goals for 2021-2022.3040585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-29-21-president-peter-glennon-s-last-meeting--45500266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45500266Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:22:33 +0000Paul Guglielmothe Rotary year runs from July 1st to July 1st, and so that is our final meeting of the year, and thus, the final meeting with President Peter Glennon. We'll hear his final remarks, and hear for the first time from next year's President, Scott Rasmussen.3419585,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-22-21-peter-pfitzinger-chief-executive-of-athletics-new-zealand-team-usa-marathon-runner-who-competed-in-the-1984-1988-summer-games--45412511
I. USA, USA, USA
- Growing up in Pittsford in the 1970s
- Cornell 1975-1982
- New Balance and Boston
- Making the U.S. Olympic team as an underdog
- 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games
- Making another U.S. Olympic team as one of the favorites

II. New Zealand
- Living at the far end of the world
- Career transitions-testing athletes, writing books and sports management
- Leading during the pandemic while preparing for the Tokyo Olympics]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45412511Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:30:59 +0000Paul GuglielmoPete Pfitzinger shares challenges and learning I. USA, USA, USA - Growing up in Pittsford in the 1970s - Cornell 1975-1982 - New Balance and Boston - Making the U.S. Olympic team as an underdog - 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games - Making another...
I. USA, USA, USA
- Growing up in Pittsford in the 1970s
- Cornell 1975-1982
- New Balance and Boston
- Making the U.S. Olympic team as an underdog
- 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games
- Making another U.S. Olympic team as one of the favorites

II. New Zealand
- Living at the far end of the world
- Career transitions-testing athletes, writing books and sports management
- Leading during the pandemic while preparing for the Tokyo Olympics]]>3186585,marathon,newzealandathletics,olympics,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,teamusafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-15-21-we-re-back-matt-hurlbutt-ceo-of-greater-rochester-enterprise-steven-g-hyde-ceo-of-genesee-county-edc--45314014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45314014Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:50:36 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe STAMP Mega-Site is a 1,250-acre high tech Mega-Site in Genesee County seeing significant interest from technology companies in the renewable energy products manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. These firms are looking to locate new facilities...4408585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-1-21-mubarak-bashir-tina-paradiso-how-to-grow-your-business-and-your-community--45126541
Tina Paradiso, President of Imprintable Solutions Ink, has been learning and evolving as a business owner for the last 8 years. The company is a service that is of service to its community. They uplift company and organizations branding and marketing efforts through printing, promotional products and decorated apparel. The company started a division called Imprinting Lives which works with various organizations to support the community's young people between the ages of 16 and 23 who are disconnected from education, sustainable employment/the trades.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45126541Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:13:45 +0000Paul GuglielmoMubarak Bashir is the Regional Director at the Greyston Center for Open Hiring. He is introducing Greyston's innovative Open Hiring® model to the Rochester community, to assist local businesses in creating more inclusive workforces and job...
Tina Paradiso, President of Imprintable Solutions Ink, has been learning and evolving as a business owner for the last 8 years. The company is a service that is of service to its community. They uplift company and organizations branding and marketing efforts through printing, promotional products and decorated apparel. The company started a division called Imprinting Lives which works with various organizations to support the community's young people between the ages of 16 and 23 who are disconnected from education, sustainable employment/the trades.]]>3818585,business,growbusiness,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-25-21-new-york-state-senator-jeremy-cooney-and-new-york-state-assemblymember-jennifer-lunsford--45033498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45033498Tue, 25 May 2021 20:00:42 +0000Paul GuglielmoNew York State Senator Jeremy Cooney, 56th NY Senate District, and New York State Assemblymember Jennifer Lunsford, NY Assembly District 135, share with us what is it like to be freshman members of the New York State Legislature.3453585,albany,assembly,newyorkpolitics,newyorkstate,politics,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,senatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-18-21-lanie-bittner-mark-siwiec-today-s-hot-real-estate-market-explained--44898610
Mark Siwiec has over 30 years of experience selling real estate, Mark and his team have managed to accumulate over three-quarters of a billion dollars in total career sales. This year alone, they are on track to sell more than $75,000,000 worth of residential real estate.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44898610Tue, 18 May 2021 21:04:17 +0000Paul GuglielmoLanie Bittner is currently the president of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® (GRAR) board of directors, and a director on both the NYS Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® boards. Mark Siwiec has over 30...
Mark Siwiec has over 30 years of experience selling real estate, Mark and his team have managed to accumulate over three-quarters of a billion dollars in total career sales. This year alone, they are on track to sell more than $75,000,000 worth of residential real estate.]]>4475585,realestate,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-11-21-gina-gingello-daughter-of-rochester-mobster-sammy-g-gingello-and-co-author-of-a-book-remembering-her-father--44759360
"Sammy G" The Untold Story of My Father is a "Love Story" from Gina to her father as Gina shares her personal collection of photos, letters and memories of her father. It is also a tribute to Salvatore Gingello by the people who loved him the most and were proud to have called him father, son, brother, uncle and friend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44759360Tue, 11 May 2021 20:41:09 +0000Paul GuglielmoGina was just 14 years old when she lost her father. Today, more than 40 years later Gina still struggles with the circumstances surrounding her father's death as well the emotional turmoil caused by losing him at such a young age. "Sammy G" The...
"Sammy G" The Untold Story of My Father is a "Love Story" from Gina to her father as Gina shares her personal collection of photos, letters and memories of her father. It is also a tribute to Salvatore Gingello by the people who loved him the most and were proud to have called him father, son, brother, uncle and friend.]]>3751mafia,mob,mobster,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-4-21-philippe-lemoine-research-fellow-at-the-center-for-the-study-of-partisanship-and-ideology--44635627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44635627Wed, 05 May 2021 00:40:07 +0000Paul GuglielmoFaced with the COVID-19 pandemic, most Western countries ordered lockdowns to reduce the spread of the virus, which took very different forms in different places but heavily curtailed individual freedoms everywhere. However, in making the decision to...3445585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-27-21-conor-dwyer-reynolds-executive-director-of-the-police-accountability-board--44517616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44517616Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:26:19 +0000Paul GuglielmoWhat is the Police Accountability Board? What can it do? What are its goals? Why should we support its work? These are the questions Executive Director Conor Dwyer Reynolds will help answer as he describes how the PAB can hold government accountable...3750585,police,policeaccountabilityboard,policing,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterpolicedepartment,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,rpdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-20-21-food-manufacturing-co-packer-discussion-pauly-guglielmo-stefani-lidestri-joe-perdicho--44413684*Stefani LiDestri, Co-CEO of LiDestri Foods
*Joe Perdicho, Director of Operations, Special Touch Bakery]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44413684Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:34:21 +0000Paul Guglielmo*Paul Guglielmo, Owner of Craft Cannery and Guglielmo Sauce and a Rochester Rotarian *Stefani LiDestri, Co-CEO of LiDestri Foods *Joe Perdicho, Director of Operations, Special Touch Bakery*Stefani LiDestri, Co-CEO of LiDestri Foods
*Joe Perdicho, Director of Operations, Special Touch Bakery]]>3833585,bakery,baking,copacker,foodie,foodmanufacturing,guglielmosauce,holychildhood,lidestri,pastasauce,paulyguglielmo,pies,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,sauce,specialtouchbakery,stefanilidestrifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-13-21-dan-mason-general-manager-of-the-rochester-red-wings--44320002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44320002Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:18:05 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe 2021 baseball season will mark Dan's 32nd season with the Rochester Red Wings and his 27th as the club's General Manager. The Webster native is a 1985 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School and a 1989 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Dan...3251585,baseball,m,milb,minorleaguebaseball,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterredwings,rotary,rotaryinternational,triplea,tripleabaseball,washingtonnationalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-6-21-dr-deanna-r-burt-nanna-mcc-s-sixth-president--44231106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44231106Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:52:18 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Burt-Nanna has more than two decades of higher education leadership experience, having served in college and university system roles as faculty, department chair, dean, system department coordinator, and most recently as vice president and senior...3514585,college,highered,highereducation,mcc,monroecommunitycollege,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,universityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-30-21-barbara-greles-author-rn-icu-at-strong-nina-gaby-author-psychiatric-np--44120670
This meeting is moderated by Past President Donna Dedee.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44120670Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:11:36 +0000Paul Guglielmo(HER)OICS-Women's Lived Experiences During the Coronavirus Pandemic is a collection of writings from diverse women from all over the country-varied perspectives as they worked through the pandemic and dealt with unique issues. The speakers are two...
This meeting is moderated by Past President Donna Dedee.]]>3029585,coronavirus,covid19,nursing,pandemic,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-23-21-conor-dwyer-reynolds-exec-director-police-accountability-board-shane-wiegand-co-lead-anti-racist-curriculum-project--44019936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44019936Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:14:57 +0000Paul GuglielmoTheir talk examines how federal and local policies like redlining and racially restrictive covenants (as demonstrated by this summer's Yale Law report) segregated Rochester, built wealth for its white citizens and disenfranchised people of color. It...3702585,cops,police,policeaccountability,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-16-21-timothy-j-madigan-professor-and-chair-of-philosophy-at-st-john-fisher-college-and-founder-of-its-irish-studies-program--43922931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43922931Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:59:57 +0000Paul GuglielmoHe is the author, co-author, and editor of several books, including Friendship & Happiness and the Connection Between Them; Lessons Learned from Popular Culture; The Sociology of Sports: An Introduction and Beyond Sustainability: A Thriving...2907585,ireland,irishculture,irishstudies,ny,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,sjf,stpaddysday,stpatricksdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-9-21-dr-aram-hezel-chief-of-the-division-of-hematology-and-oncology-at-the-university-of-rochester--43816994
Oncology is a field of work I chose driven by the loss of my grandfather from cancer as a young man, and then later in medical school, as I came to understand the scientific challenges cancer medicine presented and the deep satisfaction of caring for and helping people facing cancer. In particular, I found the people I met in the clinics and labs who devoted themselves to this area to be role models and sources of inspiration."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43816994Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:39:14 +0000Paul Guglielmo"Serving the University and Rochester community as Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology is a great privilege and honor. Oncology is a field of work I chose driven by the loss of my grandfather from cancer as a young man, and then later in...
Oncology is a field of work I chose driven by the loss of my grandfather from cancer as a young man, and then later in medical school, as I came to understand the scientific challenges cancer medicine presented and the deep satisfaction of caring for and helping people facing cancer. In particular, I found the people I met in the clinics and labs who devoted themselves to this area to be role models and sources of inspiration."]]>3506585,hematology,medicine,oncology,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,universityofrochester,uofrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-2-21-howard-stephen-berg-world-s-fastest-reader--43709336
Howard's accomplishments have attracted wide attention from both the media and the academic community, enabling him to appear on over 1000 radio and television programs and spurring featured stories in major newspapers across the country.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43709336Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:53:09 +0000Paul GuglielmoHoward Stephen Berg's research into techniques for harnessing the power of the mind enabled him to pioneer his methods for reading over 25,000 words per minute (once considered quite impossible), writing over 100 words per minute, and for advanced...
Howard's accomplishments have attracted wide attention from both the media and the academic community, enabling him to appear on over 1000 radio and television programs and spurring featured stories in major newspapers across the country.]]>3769585,fastreader,guinessworldrecord,howardberg,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-23-21-valarie-k-wafer-rotary-international-director-2020-2022--43606028
Valarie has continued to serve Rotary in a number of international roles. She is an International Trainer, a member of the Host Organizing Convention Committee Toronto 2018, representative of the Rotary International President, and is an elected member of the Rotary International Board for 2020-2022.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43606028Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:47:41 +0000Paul GuglielmoValarie joined Rotary in 2005 in order to fuel her passion for making an impact that matters. Valarie was District Governor of RI district 7070 covering the Greater Toronto Area in 2013/14. Now residing in Thornbury, her home club is the Rotary Club...
Valarie has continued to serve Rotary in a number of international roles. She is an International Trainer, a member of the Host Organizing Convention Committee Toronto 2018, representative of the Rotary International President, and is an elected member of the Rotary International Board for 2020-2022.]]>3910585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-9-21-dr-nancy-m-bennett-professor-of-medicine-public-health-sciences-at-the-u-of-r-school-of-medicine-and-dentistry--43371011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43371011Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:40:23 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Bennett is the founder and Director of the Center for Community Health & Prevention and Co-Director of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Dr. Bennett chaired the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on...3943585,covid,medicine,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,universityofrochester,uofrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-2-21-lieutenant-governor-kathy-hochul--43256107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43256107Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:59:52 +0000Paul GuglielmoWhat is the outlook of the New York State economy? 77th Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York, Kathy Hochul, will give us the breakdown during our Tuesday Luncheon. Lieutenant Governor Hochul has successfully spearheaded numerous initiatives...3028585,kathyhochul,newyork,newyorkpolitics,newyorkstate,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-26-21-dr-paritosh-prasad-urmc-global-health-director--43136939
What does COVID-19 look like for our front line healthcare workers? What will the future look like for us?

These questions and more are answered in this week's Tuesday Luncheon with Dr. Paritosh Prasad, Strong and the University of Rochester Medical Center's Global Health Director and intensive surgical care and infectious disease specialist.

Dr. Prasad has been on the front lines since the beginning. We will hear what challenges he, his team and his family faced. He will also share what this virus and our health will look like in the future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43136939Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:48:44 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Paritosh Prasad, University of Rochester Medical Center. What does COVID-19 look like for our front line healthcare workers? What will the future look like for us? These questions and more are answered in this week's Tuesday Luncheon with Dr....
What does COVID-19 look like for our front line healthcare workers? What will the future look like for us?

These questions and more are answered in this week's Tuesday Luncheon with Dr. Paritosh Prasad, Strong and the University of Rochester Medical Center's Global Health Director and intensive surgical care and infectious disease specialist.

Dr. Prasad has been on the front lines since the beginning. We will hear what challenges he, his team and his family faced. He will also share what this virus and our health will look like in the future.]]>3827585,coronavirus,covid19,medical,medicine,pandemic,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternation,universityofrochester,urmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-19-21-aqua-y-porter-rochester-monroe-anti-poverty-initiative--43030905
Recently, Aqua accepted a role as the Executive Director of RMAPI, a collective impact organization committed to reducing the number of persons living in poverty and increasing self-sufficiency of people in the City of Rochester and Monroe County. Prior to this, Aqua had a 30+ year career with Xerox Corp, where she held a variety of positions in Engineering, Marketing, Product Development, Global Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma and Channel Partner Management. She is a mature, confident and innovative executive with strong interpersonal skills, adept in building strong teams who deliver exceptional business results.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43030905Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:15:40 +0000Paul GuglielmoAqua Y. Porter, Executive Director of Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) Recently, Aqua accepted a role as the Executive Director of RMAPI, a collective impact organization committed to reducing the number of persons living in poverty...
Recently, Aqua accepted a role as the Executive Director of RMAPI, a collective impact organization committed to reducing the number of persons living in poverty and increasing self-sufficiency of people in the City of Rochester and Monroe County. Prior to this, Aqua had a 30+ year career with Xerox Corp, where she held a variety of positions in Engineering, Marketing, Product Development, Global Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma and Channel Partner Management. She is a mature, confident and innovative executive with strong interpersonal skills, adept in building strong teams who deliver exceptional business results.]]>3438585,anti-poverty,aquaporter,aquayporter,initiative,roc,rochester,rochester-monroe,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-12-21-jaime-saunders-united-way--42905952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42905952Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:26:48 +0000Paul GuglielmoJaime Saunders, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Rochester. Recently billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave a $20 Million grant to United Way of Greater Rochester after researching more than 6,800 organizations across the nation....3622585,charity,giving,jaimesaunders,mackenziescott,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,unitedwayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-5-21-dr-allen-furr-emeritus-professor-of-sociology-auburn-university--42804664
Dr. Furr received his PhD from the Louisiana State University. His main research areas are the sociology of health and medicine with a particular focus on mental health. He has published in medical and nursing journals as well as in scholarly publications in sociology. In 2005, Allen received a Fulbright Scholarship to teach at Punjabi University in India where he often returns to lecture and conduct research. A Texas native, he now resides on a mountainside in Asheville, NC.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42804664Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:33:54 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Allen Furr, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Auburn University. Dr. Furr received his PhD from the Louisiana State University. His main research areas are the sociology of health and medicine with a particular focus on mental health. He has...
Dr. Furr received his PhD from the Louisiana State University. His main research areas are the sociology of health and medicine with a particular focus on mental health. He has published in medical and nursing journals as well as in scholarly publications in sociology. In 2005, Allen received a Fulbright Scholarship to teach at Punjabi University in India where he often returns to lecture and conduct research. A Texas native, he now resides on a mountainside in Asheville, NC.]]>3883585,auburn,auburnuniversity,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternational,sociologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-15-20-next-gen-leaders-luncheon-w-rochester-downtown-development-corporation--42521232
A new wind is blowing here, and voices from some of our rising young leaders are part of this new perspective on Rochester. They come from different backgrounds, cities, and career paths, but they all matter to the future of this place. Expect a thoughtful and provocative discussion!

(Moderator)
Pauly Guglielmo, Owner of Permac & Guglielmo's Home Grown Marinara Sauce.

(Panelists)
Steve Carter, Co-Founder of Explore Rochester & Upstate Social
Lauren Gallina, Marketing Director of Gallina Development Corporation & Owner of Bar Bantum
Maiah Johnson Dunn, Creator of Chasing Grapeness
Rachel Laber Pulvino, Director of Market Communications & Public Relations at VisitRochester
Rashad Smith, Project Manager at CauseWave & Co-Founder of ROC Freedom Riders
Miguel Melendez, Rochester City Council & Ibero-American Action League]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42521232Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:23:55 +0000Paul GuglielmoHear the Voices of Six Rising Young Community Leaders. A new wind is blowing here, and voices from some of our rising young leaders are part of this new perspective on Rochester. They come from different backgrounds, cities, and career paths, but...
A new wind is blowing here, and voices from some of our rising young leaders are part of this new perspective on Rochester. They come from different backgrounds, cities, and career paths, but they all matter to the future of this place. Expect a thoughtful and provocative discussion!

(Moderator)
Pauly Guglielmo, Owner of Permac & Guglielmo's Home Grown Marinara Sauce.

(Panelists)
Steve Carter, Co-Founder of Explore Rochester & Upstate Social
Lauren Gallina, Marketing Director of Gallina Development Corporation & Owner of Bar Bantum
Maiah Johnson Dunn, Creator of Chasing Grapeness
Rachel Laber Pulvino, Director of Market Communications & Public Relations at VisitRochester
Rashad Smith, Project Manager at CauseWave & Co-Founder of ROC Freedom Riders
Miguel Melendez, Rochester City Council & Ibero-American Action League]]>5208585,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-8-20-eastern-cities-dinner--42389043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42389043Wed, 09 Dec 2020 01:45:05 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe annual dinner famous for bringing Rotarians from around the globe together goes virtual, and welcomes keynote speaker, 2020-2021 Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta, and many other Rotary luminaries!3502585,easterncities,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-1-20-coach-jim-johnson--42266343
Coach has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, ESPN, and dozens of National TV and radio shows. In 2011, he released his first book: A Coach and a Miracle: Life Lessons from a Man Who Believed in an Autistic Boy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42266343Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:00:30 +0000Paul GuglielmoIn 2006, a decision based on kindness during a high school basketball game turned Coach Jim Johnson into a national news celebrity, and an authority on leadership and helping make dreams come true. Coach has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America,...
Coach has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, ESPN, and dozens of National TV and radio shows. In 2011, he released his first book: A Coach and a Miracle: Life Lessons from a Man Who Believed in an Autistic Boy.]]>3796585,autism,basketball,coachjimjohnson,jmac,motivational,roc,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-17-20-dr-michael-mendoza--42026025
As Commissioner of Public Health, Dr. Mendoza's goal is to improve population health by strengthening the collaboration between clinical medicine and public health in our community. He has a particular focus in leveraging science and best practice to address the disparities in health and health care here in Monroe County.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42026025Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:25:53 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Michael Mendoza, Commissioner of Public Health for Monroe County, NY. Dr. Michael Mendoza is the 9th Commissioner of Public Health for Monroe County. He is also appointed as Associate Professor at the University of Rochester in the Departments of...
As Commissioner of Public Health, Dr. Mendoza's goal is to improve population health by strengthening the collaboration between clinical medicine and public health in our community. He has a particular focus in leveraging science and best practice to address the disparities in health and health care here in Monroe County.]]>4157585,coronavirus,covid,covid19,pandemicresponse,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-10-20-annual-veterans-luncheon--41911141
Jim Connors joined the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation team as Chief Operating Officer in November 2019 overseeing all design & construction aspects of the Museum in Arlington, TX and the Monument in Washington, DC as well as finance, legal, IT and administrative functions for the organization.

Gary Beikirch is an ordained minister of the United Baptist Fellowship and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and SUNY-Brockport. Gary recently retired after a 33-year career as a middle school counselor in his hometown of Rochester, NY. Since leaving the military, he has worked in hospital, prison and youth ministry and as a team counselor with the Veterans Outreach Center.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41911141Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:23:17 +0000Paul GuglielmoOur Veterans luncheon has always been a special day at Rochester Rotary. This year, we heard from Jim Connors, Chief Operating Officer of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation and Sergeant Gary Beikirch, U.S. Army (ret.), Medal of Honor...
Jim Connors joined the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation team as Chief Operating Officer in November 2019 overseeing all design & construction aspects of the Museum in Arlington, TX and the Monument in Washington, DC as well as finance, legal, IT and administrative functions for the organization.

Gary Beikirch is an ordained minister of the United Baptist Fellowship and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and SUNY-Brockport. Gary recently retired after a 33-year career as a middle school counselor in his hometown of Rochester, NY. Since leaving the military, he has worked in hospital, prison and youth ministry and as a team counselor with the Veterans Outreach Center.]]>4624585,roc,rochesterrotary,rocny,rotary,veterans,veteransdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-3-20-election-day-w-senators-rich-funke-joe-robach--41780667
Senator Joseph Robach is the New York State Senate representative for the 56th Senatorial District which encompasses the Towns of Brighton, Clarkson, Gates, Greece, Hamlin, Parma, and parts of the City of Rochester, including Charlotte, Historic Maplewood and the University of Rochester. Before his election to the Senate, Robach served as an Assemblyman for 11 years filling the seat vacated by the unfortunate passing of his father, Roger Robach.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41780667Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:42:06 +0000Paul GuglielmoSenator Rich Funke was elected to represent the New York State Senate's 55th District, covering parts of Monroe and Ontario counties, on November 4, 2014. He serves as the ranking member in the Senate Committee on Elections, Cultural Affairs,...
Senator Joseph Robach is the New York State Senate representative for the 56th Senatorial District which encompasses the Towns of Brighton, Clarkson, Gates, Greece, Hamlin, Parma, and parts of the City of Rochester, including Charlotte, Historic Maplewood and the University of Rochester. Before his election to the Senate, Robach served as an Assemblyman for 11 years filling the seat vacated by the unfortunate passing of his father, Roger Robach.]]>3775585,electionday,joerobach,politics,richfunke,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,senator,senatorjoerobach,senatorrichfunke,senatorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-27-20-jennie-marie-mama-medium--41670913
Jennie was very young when she started to see passed loved ones, thus experiencing your mediumship gifts. As a teenager, Jennie Marie recognized she was having premonitions, or glimpses into the future. Thus making her a psychic. Long and behold, in her twenties, Jennie recognized she could "feel" the energy of people around her living, as well as in spirit. This is her third gift, empathic. Jennie prides herself on sharing messages that can all be validated by whomever she is reading for. Her philosophy towards daily life is in line with the Golden Rule or the Laws of Attraction: meaning Jennie manifested her own TV show on TLC. Jennie Marie is the star of Mama Medium.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41670913Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:53:34 +0000Paul GuglielmoJennie Marie, Star of TLC's Mama Medium. Jennie Marie is a fourth generation empathic psychic medium with a positive outlook that has lent itself well to her success. Jennie was very young when she started to see passed loved ones, thus experiencing...
Jennie was very young when she started to see passed loved ones, thus experiencing your mediumship gifts. As a teenager, Jennie Marie recognized she was having premonitions, or glimpses into the future. Thus making her a psychic. Long and behold, in her twenties, Jennie recognized she could "feel" the energy of people around her living, as well as in spirit. This is her third gift, empathic. Jennie prides herself on sharing messages that can all be validated by whomever she is reading for. Her philosophy towards daily life is in line with the Golden Rule or the Laws of Attraction: meaning Jennie manifested her own TV show on TLC. Jennie Marie is the star of Mama Medium.]]>4339585,jenniecancelmi,jenniemarie,mamamedium,pyschic,readings,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,tlcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-20-20-congressman-chris-jacobs--41561402
Chris Jacobs is a conservative reformer, small businessman and United States Congressman representing the 27th Congressional District of New York. He was sworn in on July 21st, 2020 and serves on both the House Agriculture and Budget Committees. Prior to being elected to Congress he served in the New York State Senate and as Erie County Clerk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41561402Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:27:57 +0000Paul GuglielmoOur second Congressional District candidate forum, this time for New York's 27th District. The NY-27 District includes 5 towns in Monroe County, including Mendon, Rush (home to our Sunshine Campus), Wheatland, Hamlin, and a portion of Clarkson. It...
Chris Jacobs is a conservative reformer, small businessman and United States Congressman representing the 27th Congressional District of New York. He was sworn in on July 21st, 2020 and serves on both the House Agriculture and Budget Committees. Prior to being elected to Congress he served in the New York State Senate and as Erie County Clerk.]]>3636585,chrisjacobs,congress,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-13-20-neal-elkin-bank-of-america--41443964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41443964Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:01:14 +0000Paul GuglielmoNeal Elkin, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Consultant at Bank of America, who spoke to us in early 2020 about what a great year we had ahead, is back to revise and re-encourage.3901585,bankofamerica,roc,rochester,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-6-20-new-york-25th-congressional-district-candidate-forum--41335416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41335416Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:01:57 +0000Paul GuglielmoNew York 25th Congressional District candidate forum with Congressman Joseph D. Morelle and Attorney George Mitris. Forum will be moderated by Don Alhart.3380585,congress,debate,forum,ny25,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-29-20-jeff-van-gundy--41220082
Prior to ESPN, Jeff was the head coach of the Houston Rockets, where he had a 182-146 record. He also served as head coach of the New York Knicks from 1995-2002 and compiled a 248-172 record. Jeff lives with his family in Houston. He graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, where he played point guard for two seasons. Jeff helped Nazareth College to the NCAA Division III Eastern Regional title in 1984 and was honored with induction into the Nazareth College Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41220082Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:19:52 +0000Paul GuglielmoJeff Van Gundy, American basketball coach and commentator for ESPN. Jeff will be interviewed by 13WHAM News Sports Director, Mike Catalana. Prior to ESPN, Jeff was the head coach of the Houston Rockets, where he had a 182-146 record. He also served...
Prior to ESPN, Jeff was the head coach of the Houston Rockets, where he had a 182-146 record. He also served as head coach of the New York Knicks from 1995-2002 and compiled a 248-172 record. Jeff lives with his family in Houston. He graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, where he played point guard for two seasons. Jeff helped Nazareth College to the NCAA Division III Eastern Regional title in 1984 and was honored with induction into the Nazareth College Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.]]>3291585,jeffvangundy,nba,nbafinals,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-22-20-lt-col-usaf-ret-ph-d-angelica-angel-pilato--41074213
As the first woman Air Force officer assigned to manage an Officers' Club and the first to run one on a fighter pilot base in Southeast Asia, she gives a unique perspective of the war.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41074213Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:47:13 +0000Paul GuglielmoAngelica 'Angel' Pilato, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), Ph.D. Lt. Col. Pilato takes you back to the Sixties, one of the most turbulent times in modern history. Angel tells how these events affected her and her decision to join the Air Force. As the first...
As the first woman Air Force officer assigned to manage an Officers' Club and the first to run one on a fighter pilot base in Southeast Asia, she gives a unique perspective of the war.]]>4008585,airforce,angelicapilato,military,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-15-20-ny-post-s-maureen-callahan-red-wings-gm-dan-mason--40922866
Dan Mason - The 2020 baseball season will mark Dan's 31st season with the Rochester Red Wings and his 26th as the club's General Manager. The Webster native is a 1985 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School and a 1989 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Dan resides in Rochester with his wife Sheila and their two children, Cam and Anna.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40922866Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:27:01 +0000Paul GuglielmoMaureen Callahan is Critic-at-Large for The New York Post and an award-winning investigative journalist, columnist, and commentator. Her writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, New York, and Spin, among others. She is the author of the New York Times...
Dan Mason - The 2020 baseball season will mark Dan's 31st season with the Rochester Red Wings and his 26th as the club's General Manager. The Webster native is a 1985 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School and a 1989 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Dan resides in Rochester with his wife Sheila and their two children, Cam and Anna.]]>2668585,critic,danmason,maureencallahan,newyorkpost,nypost,redwings,roc,rochesterny,rochesterredwings,rochestrotary,rotary,tripleabaseballfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-8-20-nfl-season-preview-w-thad-brown-leo-roth-scott-pitoniak--40789308
Leo Roth recently retired earlier this year after a long-time career as an award-winning columnist for the Democrat and Chronicle. The Buffalo native's work has been recognized by the Associated Press, the Professional Football Writers of America, Gannett and the Rochester Press-Radio Club and the New York State Publishers Association.

Thad Brown has been a sports anchor/reporter for WROC News 8 since August 2000 and took over as the station's sports director three years ago. This is his 20th season covering the Bills. He's co-anchor of the syndicated Buffalo Kickoff Live show.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40789308Wed, 09 Sep 2020 03:52:58 +0000Paul GuglielmoScott Pitoniak is the best-selling author of more than 25 books, including five about the Bills, whom he's written about for 34 years. The Syracuse University graduate currently is the Rochester Business Journal sports columnist and has worked as a...
Leo Roth recently retired earlier this year after a long-time career as an award-winning columnist for the Democrat and Chronicle. The Buffalo native's work has been recognized by the Associated Press, the Professional Football Writers of America, Gannett and the Rochester Press-Radio Club and the New York State Publishers Association.

Thad Brown has been a sports anchor/reporter for WROC News 8 since August 2000 and took over as the station's sports director three years ago. This is his 20th season covering the Bills. He's co-anchor of the syndicated Buffalo Kickoff Live show.]]>3667585,football,nfl,nflpreview,roc,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-1-20-dr-kent-gardner--40644410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40644410Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:45:11 +0000Paul GuglielmoA discussion with Dr. Kent Gardner, Principal and Chief Economist at CGR. Depending on the path of the virus and our success with treatment and prevention, Covid-19 could be just a big asterisk in our socio-economic data OR it could mark a radical...4229585,coronavirus,covid,drkentgardner,kentgardner,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-18-20-adam-bello--40396213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40396213Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:17:37 +0000Paul GuglielmoMonroe County Executive Adam J. Bello is a lifelong Monroe County resident who has spent his life working to make our community a better place to live. Before being elected County Executive in November 2019, Adam served as Monroe County Clerk and...4375585,adambello,monroecounty,monroecountyexecutive,politics,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rocny,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-11-20-comedienne-abby-feldman--40284105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40284105Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:58:26 +0000Paul GuglielmoAbby is a stand up comedian, actress and content creator who in 2018 was named one of Just For Laughs New Faces Creators. She wrote for the Netflix series "The Fix" with Jimmy Carr, as well as co-wrote and co-starred in the bilingual Netflix...3266585,abbyfeldman,comedy,paulyguglielmo,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-4-20-bishop-kearney-panel--40147170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40147170Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:15:34 +0000Paul GuglielmoBishop Kearney President, Steve Salluzzo and Board Chair, Richard Spencer discuss the risk they took to bring an elite female hockey program to BK, it's success out of the gate and substantial expansion for Fall of 2020. Newest member of the coaching...3686585,bishopkearney,hockey,peterglennon,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,ryancallahanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-28-20-colonel-matthew-nafus--40027032
Col. Nafus is a 28 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Unites States Marine Corps Reserve. He is an Iraq War veteran and was the Company Commander of Rochester's Marine 8th Tank Battalion during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also served as legal adviser to the General in Operation Enduring Freedom, NATO's campaign against Quaddafi's Libyan regime in 2011.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40027032Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:44:25 +0000Paul GuglielmoCol. Nafus is the top Marine Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands. He was part of the emergency preparedness military team of two dozen officers from Army, Navy, Air Force and...
Col. Nafus is a 28 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Unites States Marine Corps Reserve. He is an Iraq War veteran and was the Company Commander of Rochester's Marine 8th Tank Battalion during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also served as legal adviser to the General in Operation Enduring Freedom, NATO's campaign against Quaddafi's Libyan regime in 2011.]]>3264585,colmatthewnafus,colmattnafus,colonelmatthewnafus,donalhart,military,peterglennon,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-21-20-rcsd-superintendent-dr-lesli-c-myers-small--39890697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39890697Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:56:25 +0000Paul GuglielmoDr. Myers-Small received her bachelor's degree in psychology and her master's degree in counseling and human development, both from the University of Rochester. She continued her educational journey by earning a second master's degree in Urban...3139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-14-20-president-peter-glennon-s-inaugural-speech--39770120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39770120Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:32:01 +0000Paul GuglielmoThe new Rotary year kicks off with President Peter Glennon's inaugural address159213wham,donalhart,glennonlaw,law,peterglennon,roc,rochester,rochesterny,rochesterrotary,rotary,rotaryinternationalfalsefull